Leaving behind its previous record, India reported over 1.15 lakh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. According to the Union Health Ministry, the country recorded 1,15,736 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. With this fresh surge, the of infections has reached 1,28,01,785. The country reported 630 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours, […]
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Argentina records 20,870 new Covid-19 cases
Argentina on Tuesday registered a record number of new COVID-19 cases, after 20,870 people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 2,428,029, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry also reported 163 more deaths from the disease, taking the nationwide death toll to 56,634. […]
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5 children, 7 teachers test Covid-19 positive in Dehradun’s Doon School
Five students and seven teachers have tested positive for Covid-19 at Doon school in Uttrakhand’s Dehradun. District Magistrate, Dehradun Ashish Srivastav confirmed the above details and informed that the administration is taking precautionary steps to tackle the situation in the school. “As per the instructions issued by the government, Doon School is ensuring compliance with […]
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Covid-19 pandemic spreading faster in second wave
COVID-19 is spreading at a faster rate than the previous wave in India, the central government on Tuesday amid the rising number of coronavirus infections. India reported over 96,000 new COVID-19 cases and 440 related deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the union health ministry update on Tuesday […]
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Maharashtra has seven out of top 10 districts with most active Covid-19 cases
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday informed that of the top 10 districts having the most active COVID-19 cases in the country, seven are from Maharashtra, one from Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Delhi, each. Addressing a press conference, Bhushan said, “Of the top 10 districts having most of active COVID cases, seven districts are from Maharashtra, […]
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India reports 96,982 new Covid-19 cases, 446 deaths
India reported more than 96,982 cases new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. With these additional cases, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 1,26,86,049. With 446 new deaths, the death toll in India has gone up to 1,65,547. There are […]
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Covid-19: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced new terms and conditions for visitors and Umrah pilgrims in the wake of surging coronavirus cases. As per the new guidelines that will come into effect from the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques, Geo News reported citing the country’s […]
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds roadshow to raise awareness over Covid-19 appropriate behaviour in Bhopal
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a roadshow to raise awareness over COVID appropriate behaviour in Bhopal. During the roadshow, the chief minister appealed to the people to wear masks, maintain social distancing and wash hands regularly. “I appeal to the people to wear masks, maintain […]
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JNU issues fresh directions to prevent spread of Covid-19 on campus
In the wake of rising Covid-19 cases, the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday issued fresh directions for students and staff members, including mandatory thermal screening and wearing of face masks at hostels and inside all buildings on campus. Delhi recorded 3,567 Covid-19 cases on Saturday and the positive rate continued to rise to 4.48 […]
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Harsh Vardhan to meet health ministers of 11 states tomorrow over Covid-19 situation
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will chair a meeting with health ministers of 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday, said sources. Hitting a grim milestone, India has recorded over 1 lakh COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours on Monday, the highest single daily spike in infections since the pandemic started last year. With […]
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Bhumi Pednekar tests positive for Covid-19, under home quarantine
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar on Monday confirmed that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under home quarantine. The ‘Bala’ actor took to her Instagram handle and shared a post informing fans about the news. Bhumi wrote, “I HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19. As of today, I have mild symptoms, but am feeling ok and have […]
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India reports more than one lakh Covid-19 cases, 478 deaths in last 24 hours
Facing the worst wave of pandemic yet, India reported more than 1,03,558 cases new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Health Ministry on Monday. With this, India entered the list of countries, along with the US, to report more than 1 lakh cases in a day. With these additional cases, […]
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Yogi Adityanath receives first shot of Covid-19 vaccine
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday received his first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine at Civil Hospital in Lucknow and urged people to take all precautions amind growing cases of coronavirus. “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Ministry for making the vaccine available free of cost. I also […]
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Educational institutes in Bihar to remain closed till April 11 amid spike in Covid-19 cases
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Bihar, all schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in the state will remain closed till April 11. According to an official statement, scheduled exams to take place following COVID guidelines. However, all government and private gatherings at public places except for marriages and other family functions are banned […]
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Dynamic strategy prioritising Covid-19 vaccines for seniors, essential workers
Given the limited supply of vaccines amid a surge in coronavirus cases worldwide, a dynamic strategy that prioritises who gets vaccinated for Covid-19 can save lives and reduce the spread of infections and deaths, according to a new study. Debates rage on about prioritizing groups of people for vaccination even as […]